CVE-2005-1411: Cybration ICUII 7.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the world-readable icuii.ini file, which allows local use

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1411 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting icuii. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cybration ICUII 7.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the world-readable icuii.ini file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cybration

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-03 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cybration icuii DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy icuii || rpm -q icuii || icuii --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison icuii sudo apt install icuii=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo apt-mark hold icuii

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list icuii sudo dnf downgrade icuii-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0> sudo dnf versionlock add icuii

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ICUII 7.0 - Local Password Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1411?

icuii: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1411 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1411 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1411 affect?

CVE-2005-1411 affects icuii. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Cybration ICUII 7.0 stores passwords in plaintext in the world-readable icuii.ini file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1411?

Priority 35/100. Public exploit reference

References

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